Category: Blog
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Highly Modified Drone Chase Over Tucson Update
Earlier this month, we posted an article about a U.S. Customs & Border Protection helicopter that was buzzed by a mysterious quadcopter near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson on February 9, 2021. The incident sparked an hour long spiralling chase above the city after a Tucson Police helicopter joined CBP in pursuit of the…
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AMTRAK IS HONORED YOU TRUST THEM ON YOUR JOURNEY
WASHINGTON – Amtrak has upgraded its technology, fleet, stations and processes to make travel as seamless and safe as possible, which includes requiring all of our employees to be vaccinated. We have made upgrades to the Amtrak app, where customers can book, get boarding information, and check train status from a mobile device and receive…
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AMTRAK DEBUTS UPGRADED MENU OPTIONS IN ACELA FIRST CLASS
WASHINGTON – Customers riding in First-class onboard Amtrak Acela trains traveling on the Northeast Corridor can now enjoy a refreshed food and beverage menu along with a top-quality dining experience, featuring a return to traditional and sustainable serviceware. “Amtrak continues to make customer-focused improvements, including reimagining our onboard Acela dining options in First-class with creative new options that travelers will enjoy,”…
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Japan-Based Messaging Platform Might Just Help End Fake News, Online Mobs
Hoshu SNS, the secure social networking service developed by AI and machine learning expert Shohei Ohsawa, is slated for a full-on start in September of 2021. Twitter often simply erases information it decides cannot be disseminated” — Ohsawa says. DUBAI, UAE — The past couple of years have witnessed a disturbing trend in data security in…
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Student artwork decorates South Central Extension corridor
Phoenix, AZ – Cities become more vibrant and inviting when public art is on display and the South Central community is no different. As construction on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project continues, Valley Metro is finding ways to enhance the area through art. Students from three different schools in south Phoenix created several pieces…
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Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg tours South Central Extension
On Thursday July 15, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Phoenix to discuss the importance of infrastructure investment. He was joined by several local and federal elected officials: U.S. Representatives Ruben Gallego and Greg Stanton; Mayors Kate Gallego (Phoenix), John Giles (Mesa) and Corey Woods (Tempe); Valley Metro RPTA and Rail Board Chair Councilmember Francisco…
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AMTRAK AND VERMONT AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION CELEBRATE RESTORATION OF VERMONT TRAINS
New safety and health measures are in place for customers Barre, VT. – To celebrate Amtrak and Vermont Agency of Transportation’s (VTRANS) previous announcement of the restoration of its Vermont train service, customers can take advantage of $1 fares are being offered for travel within Vermont on its first day of service, Monday, July 19 when using the promo…
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COMFORT SUITES PARADISE ISLAND READY TO WELCOME VACCINATED TRAVELERS
All-suite property extends conveniences, special promotion to attract summer travelers NASSAU-PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS — The award-winning Comfort Suites Paradise Island hotel has extended its successful “4th Night Free” promotion through November 15, 2021, offering travelers an affordable, convenient Caribbean getaway. On May 1, 2021, the government of The Bahamas amended travel restrictions to permit visitors…
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It’s time for the 2021 Delta Aquariids(video)
2021 Delta Aquariids… Yes, it’s that time once again… Time for A Summer meteor shower, the Delta Aquariids. Right now the shower is in progress, and the Delta Aquariids run almost the full month of July and most of August, when they overlap with the famous Perseid meteor shower. Radiating from the constellation Aquarius, the…